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Posted by DC
- January 21, 2016, 18:50:01 PMQuote from: greenbarn on January 20, 2016, 22:10:26 PMOne thing to keep in mind is that there have been fading problems with the leather on the new Indians. I don't remember if this was the seats, bags, or both, but I read it a while back on the Indian discussion board. I also talked to an Indian dealer and they are doing "sun" testing with some of the newer models that supposedly have the next gen leather that addresses this problem. So I don't know what version you'd end up with if you ordered just the Indian bags.Just got in on this thread.... Ronny, I have looked at the new tan Indian bags- IMO they are gorgeous and would look great on a drifter. If memory serves me correctly, I believe they are leather-covered hard bags?? Can someone verify that? Anyway, I looked at them last spring, and looked for some last summer - but prices were VERY prohibitive - I found damaged stuff going for as much as I'd want to pay for a brand new set. And the leather would be hard to match for repair...
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 21, 2016, 10:00:15 AMGreenbarn - Yeah, I really wanted the Bucos to work but I just don't think they would work for my bike.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 21, 2016, 08:00:26 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on January 20, 2016, 19:46:46 PMJust in case the snow storm is so bad that the mail man can't continue until morning?You southern boys crack me right up, my mail box is large enough to park the dog sled in.......
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 21, 2016, 00:12:29 AMI think the hockey bag and kitchen sink look you had at Drift In 14 was pretty nice.......
Posted by greenbarn
- January 20, 2016, 22:10:26 PMJust got in on this thread.... Ronny, I have looked at the new tan Indian bags- IMO they are gorgeous and would look great on a drifter. If memory serves me correctly, I believe they are leather-covered hard bags?? Can someone verify that? Anyway, I looked at them last spring, and looked for some last summer - but prices were VERY prohibitive - I found damaged stuff going for as much as I'd want to pay for a brand new set. And the leather would be hard to match for repair...
I agree with you the buco bags (although look great) would be hard to paint for your bike. I'm not sure what you'd do there.
I bought a set of leather-covered HD hard bags last fall, and plan to try to get them on my 1500, if I can figure out mounts. I like the looks of them, and they are a lot roomier than my soft bags.
IMO I agree with you - I tend to lean towards looks over function (with a few exceptions) on the Drifters. I prefer the look of leather on them.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 20, 2016, 19:46:46 PMYou southern boys crack me right up, my mail box is large enough to park the dog sled in.......
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 20, 2016, 11:50:39 AMHeh heh heh, big mailbox. 
Posted by Hoggy
- January 20, 2016, 11:19:43 AMQuote from: RockinRonny on January 19, 2016, 10:28:40 AMHe must have a big mailbox too.Wait a minute. You say it was in your mailbox today?
Posted by pcarrell
- January 20, 2016, 10:19:22 AMI thought about that. It's not a bad option really, and I could do it myself. Add some studs and I'd be in business.
Posted by DC
- January 20, 2016, 10:15:33 AMYou could also get the HD tourpack covered in custom-colored leather to match any soft bags you got; like desert tan.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 20, 2016, 10:09:36 AMQuote from: bambam0099 on January 19, 2016, 22:37:23 PMThat's what I did. I bought a current model trunk, and then I found an old Shovelhead trunk. I liked the more vintage look of the Shovelhead trunk, so it stayed. I adapted a current wraparound backrest to it for comfort. Now I just need some matching saddlebags and I'll be in business. (It sits level, but the pics make it look angled.) The last one is with my mom.I just bought a cheap, Harley tourpak type trunk to see if I like the looks. If I do, I'll either do some repair work on it or buy one that doesn't need work.
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 20, 2016, 04:54:10 AMFor hard bags I was considering this Corbin hard trunk made for the Indian but again it might be a little too modern? (and expensive) But once in awhile one comes up on ebay for a reasonable price. And it would match their seats. With a solo seat I would move it right up behind the driver over the fender.
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 20, 2016, 04:41:36 AMYep, that does look good and the price is right. Too bad I couldn't find one in desert tan. But I was thinking of building a rack for the back and putting on one of these on by itself without the trunk.
"Indian Motorcycle Indian Motorcycle Trunk Rack Bag 2880296-05 Durable genuine leather and polyolefin fabric Two exterior side pockets"
Posted by bambam0099
- January 19, 2016, 22:37:23 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on January 19, 2016, 10:08:50 AMYes, I like the look alot. I saw Trolls bike and loved the leather trunk.bamBam check this out I can not vouch for the quality or the workmanship on the product but it was in my mailbox today, so perhaps it would met your needs.
I followed Troll and put a leather travel trunk on my bike.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40974.0;attach=19279;image
I just bought a cheap, Harley tourpak type trunk to see if I like the looks. If I do, I'll either do some repair work on it or buy one that doesn't need work.
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 19, 2016, 15:56:28 PMWe'll let it go. I didn't realize you were up all hours of the night shovelling snow.